Executive Summary
Laws and Precedent
A Bradenton woman, identified as Jane Doe, also known as Rosario Alaniz, 69, has been indicted on charges of passport fraud, Social Security fraud, wire fraud, and theft of government funds. The indictment, unsealed on Thursday, November 13, 2025, alleges that Doe fraudulently obtained a U.S. passport and then used that identity to unlawfully receive approximately $183,800 in government benefits.
Indictment Details and Allegations
The indictment from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida includes one count of passport fraud, two counts of Social Security fraud, five counts of wire fraud, and two counts of theft of government funds. According to court documents, Doe allegedly received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from the Department of Agriculture and disability insurance benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
She is accused of failing to disclose employment, which resulted in her securing payments that were either not due or were in amounts greater than legally authorized. These actions collectively led to the alleged fraudulent receipt of significant government funds.
Potential Penalties
Should Jane Doe be convicted, she faces substantial legal penalties. Each wire fraud count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The passport fraud count and each theft offense could result in up to 10 years’ imprisonment, while each Social Security fraud count carries a maximum of 5 years.
Interagency Investigation
The investigation into Doe’s alleged fraudulent activities was a collaborative effort involving several federal agencies. Key contributors included the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, the Social Security Administration – Office of the Inspector General, Homeland Security Investigations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Office of Inspector General, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Office of Inspector General.
Legal Proceedings Ahead
Assistant United States Attorney Ilyssa M. Spergel will prosecute the case. As with all criminal proceedings, an indictment represents a formal charge, and every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
